Page 4 - Table of contents; Section
4 2.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Table of contents ........................................................................................................
Page 5 - About this manual
5 3.0 About this manual This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model JBG- W series Bench Grinder with Wire Wheel. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions an...
Page 7 - Mounting hole dimensions
7 Weights Net weight (approx.) 32 lb. (14.40 kg) 54 lb. (24.56 kg) Shipping weight (approx.) 35 lb. (15.85 kg) 58 lb. (26.50 kg) 1 subject to local and national electrical codes. 2 The specified values are emission levels and are not necessarily to be seen as safe operating levels. As workplace cond...
Page 8 - Setup and assembly; Unpacking
8 5.0 Setup and assembly 5.1 Unpacking Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each part against sect. 5.2, Carton contents, and make certain that all items are accounted for. (Check grinder first to verify if any parts have been pre-mounted.) Notify your dealer or JET if parts are missi...
Page 10 - Dust port; Electrical connections; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; Extension cords
10 5.9 Dust port It is recommended that a metalworking dust collection system be connected to the grinder’s dust port, using a 2-in. diameter hose with hose clamp (not provided). 6.0 Electrical connections Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant...
Page 11 - Operation; Precautions; Wheel grinding; Adjustments; Eye Shield Tilt Adjustment
11 7.0 Operation Always use approved safety glasses or face shield. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. A bench grinder is designed for hand-grinding operations such as sharpening chisels, screwdrivers, drill bits, removing excess metal, and smoothing and polishing metal surfaces. A Medium G...
Page 13 - Wheel balancing; Adjusting concentricity; Dressing the wheels
13 8. Inspect the new grinding wheel and perform a “ring test” ( sect. 9.1 ). Do not install a damaged wheel. 9. Install inner flange, wheel (E), outer flange (D) and nut (C) on the shaft. Tighten nut. Do not overtighten nut; this may cause wheel to crack. Maximum safe torque on nut is 20 lbf•ft (27...
Page 14 - Cleaning; Lubrication
14 Figure 9-3: wheel dressing 9.6 Cleaning Metal shavings may still be hot from recent grinding operations. Make sure shavings and debris are cold before cleaning the grinder. Avoid use of the following cleaning chemicals or solvents: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated solvents, ammonia and...
Page 17 - Optional accessories; Replacement Parts
17 11.0 Optional accessories These accessory items, purchased separately, are available for your JET bench grinder. Contact your dealer to order, or call JET at the phone number on the cover. 578172 Stand for Grinders 578173 Deluxe Stand for Grinders IBG8-54 Wheel Dresser, Ø 1-1/4” The following acc...
Page 18 - JBG-W series Grinder with Wire Wheel – Exploded View
18 12.1.1 JBG-W series Grinder with Wire Wheel – Exploded View
Page 22 - Warranty and service
22 14.0 Warranty and service JET ® warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time p...